The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 76,800

€ 52,500

€ 76,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 xDrive50i is 6.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1776
1933
2197
1815
1911
2127
1933 mm
Width
1911 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2127 mm
1776 mm
Height
1815 mm
2933
4857
2915
4788
4857 mm
Length
4788 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2265 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2830 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
3.53 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
E70
Generation
W164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
N63-B44
Engine Code
OM 642.940

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4395 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
402 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
402 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
600 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
600 NM
440 NM
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
5.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
5.63 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
23 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
423 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
423 mi
703 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
236.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.8 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
236.9 kWh
172.8 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
292 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
500 L











1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2050 L